Environmental Specialist

Summary: The Environmental Specialist works to identify, characterize, prevent, mitigate, and remediate sources of pollution and any activities that may adversely impact human health, tribal lands and waters, or Ojibwe Treaty Rights.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities including the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Will analyze environmental problems and develop solutions by employing legally-sound, scientific principles in a manner respectful of the Ojibwe worldview.

Will be responsible for developing and implementing environmental programs, ordinances, and delegated authorities to address environmental concerns for the Bad River Tribe.

Will systematically and collaboratively address issues regarding pollution prevention, recycling and solid waste disposal, alternative energy and energy conservation, Title III of SARA (as it applies to Tribes and States), NEPA, natural resource damage assessments, air quality, and other environmental issues, as necessary.

Will serve as a tribal staff contact on environmental matters between Tribal, State and Federal agencies, and will provide information and assistance to the Tribal Chair and Tribal Council on environmental matters concerning the Bad River Tribe.

Will prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings regarding environmental concerns of importance to the Bad River Tribe. This may involve providing information and guidance to government officials, private interests, or the general public.

Will be responsible for managing activities under the General Assistance Program of the Environmental Protection Agency. Also, identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant proposals, as needed.

Will conduct and provide a program of education and outreach on environmental and sustainability issues to the Tribal Community and within the Bad River Watershed.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative to the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s of Science degree in an environmental- or natural resource-related field (to include, biology, chemistry, ecology, geology, sustainability, etc.).

Demonstrated experience working with tribal communities and/or Native American issues.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience in program administration, including supervision of personnel, report writing, and grant management.

Experience coordinating and conducting interdisciplinary environmental studies.

Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment.

Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, dependable, willing to travel, and work long hours occasionally.

Preferred:
Master’s degree strongly preferred.

Familiarity with the Ojibwe language and culture.

Familiarity with environmental law and policy.

Experience with ArcGIS, quantitative analysis, and environmental modeling.

Other Skills and Abilities:

Required:
This is a required driver position.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet eligibility for tribal insurance.

Must be able to perform moderate physical activity associated with field work.

Background Check:
This position is contingent on the ability to pass background check.

Reasoning Ability:

Must be self-motivated.

Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be physically able to perform all job duties, including field work. Walking, standing, bending, stooping, and occasional lifting up to 25 lbs and/or carrying for short distances required. Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, and must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions, as necessary.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Subject to inside and outside conditions.

Drug-Free Workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, P.L. 100-690 and the Bad River Tribe’s Employee Policy & Procedure Handbook. Indian Preference will be given in accordance with P.L. 93-638 and the Tribe’s Preference Policy.

 

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Send Application and Resume To:
Bad River Tribe
Attn: Personnel
P.O. Box 39
Odanah, WI 54861